Move Your Mind with Nick Bracks

Imagine swimming 182 meters under a frozen lake… on a single breath… at 53. Today I’m chatting with Ant Williams, a two-time ice diving world record holder & performance psychologist who harnessed his mindset to push through fear and break a world record at 53. His story has been featured in Apple’s immersive documentary Ice Dive - filmed on the Vision Pro, with 180 degree video and spatial audio that literally puts you under the ice with him. It’s one of the most intense and beautiful things I’ve ever seen.We talk about mental toughness, identity, fear, and why most people underestimate what they’re capable of - especially later in life.TOPICS:Mental toughness and mindset under extreme pressureBreaking a world record under ice at age 53Identity, fear, and performance - including behind-the-scenes of his Apple documentaryMORE FROM NICK:Book a FREE call here to learn about the Move Your Mind Program: https://tinyurl.com/yc3zmu35Find all links here: https://nickbracks.start.page/Sign up to the website: nickbracks.comConnect with Nick on Instagram, Twitter & LinkedInMORE FROM ANT:Apple Doco: https://tv.apple.com/gb/episode/ice-dive/umc.cmc.1lxb2q6h7pj1b6k1q2hgq25xt?showId=umc.cmc.5al10vz5fkqzxonreq110ony0Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freediveguy/?hl=en

Have you ever felt like you're stuck in the same emotional loops? Overreacting, shutting down & repeating patterns you swore you would change?In this episode I speak to Dr. Nima Rahmany, a chiropractor-turned trauma specialist who helps you reconnect with yourself by healing the emotional wounds stored in the nervous system.We talk about how it isn’t just the event that caused the trauma - it’s the way it changed how you see yourself and what you believe you deserve. And more importantly, we talk about how to rewire those old patterns so you’re not just surviving - you’re actually enjoying your life again.TOPICS:How stress and trauma get stuck in your bodyWhy we keep repeating the same emotional patternsHow to break those patterns and actually feel better in your lifeMORE FROM NICK:Book a FREE call here to learn about the Move Your Mind Program: https://tinyurl.com/yc3zmu35Find all links here: https://nickbracks.start.page/Sign up to the website: nickbracks.comConnect with Nick on Instagram, Twitter & LinkedInMORE FROM DR NIMA:Website: https://drnima.com/

ADHD is one of the most misunderstood conditions out there.Misdiagnosis is common, treatments often miss the mark, and emotional symptoms like rejection sensitivity are rarely even mentioned.Today I’m speaking with Jheri South, a behavioral coach, ADHD expert, and mother of seven neurodivergent kids - who wasn’t diagnosed until her 40s. She breaks down why so many people get overlooked or mislabeled, what Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria actually feels like, and how you can take clear, practical steps to better understand your brain and take back control.TOPICS:Why ADHD is so often misdiagnosed or misunderstoodHow Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD) impacts emotions and self-worthThe real reasons ADHDers struggle with motivation, focus, and follow-through. MORE FROM NICK:Book a FREE call here to learn about the Move Your Mind Program: https://tinyurl.com/yc3zmu35Find all links here: https://nickbracks.start.page/Sign up to the website: nickbracks.comConnect with Nick on Instagram, Twitter & LinkedInMORE FROM JHERI:Website: https://jherisouth.com/

What if the thing you're avoiding is the thing that's keeping you stuck?If you’ve been trying to manage your mental health by staying busy, staying positive, or staying quiet, this episode will challenge that.Today I’m speaking with Mitch Wallis, who is a speaker, writer, and founder of Heart On My Sleeve. Mitch went from leading global product launches at Microsoft to barely holding it together behind the scenes. After years of hiding OCD, panic attacks, and depression, everything fell apart…but that’s when things finally started to change.We talk about what healing actually looks like, why most mental health conversations miss the mark, and why going toward the pain is the only real way forward.TOPICS:Why going toward emotional pain is essential for real healingThe difference between talking and truly connectingHow to support others without trying to fix themMORE FROM NICK:Book a FREE call here to learn about the Move Your Mind Program: https://tinyurl.com/yc3zmu35Find all links here: https://nickbracks.start.page/Sign up to the website: nickbracks.comConnect with Nick on Instagram, Twitter & LinkedInMORE FROM MITCH:Cuppa speaker profile: https://cuppa.pickmybrain.world/profiles/mitch-wallisWebsite: https://www.mitchwallis.com/Men's Health Week: https://www.amhf.org.au/men_s_health_week_australia

Have you ever felt like you’re running on empty? Like no matter how hard you push, you just can’t catch up?Today I’m joined by Chris Bellette, a burnout recovery coach who helps people heal the root causes of burnout.Chris opens up about his own crash from burnout, how it nearly destroyed his health, marriage, and identity, and the exact process he used to rebuild his life and find a sense of purpose, and self-worth.We talk about why burnout isn’t just about overwork… it’s about the stories we carry, the patterns we run, and the pressure to always be “enough.”If you're feeling stuck, exhausted, or like you’ve lost yourself … this conversation could be your turning point.MORE FROM NICK:Book a FREE call here to learn about the Move Your Mind Program: https://tinyurl.com/yc3zmu35Find all links here: https://nickbracks.start.page/Sign up to the website: nickbracks.comConnect with Nick on Instagram, Twitter & LinkedInMORE FROM CHRIS:Cuppa speaker profile: https://cuppa.pickmybrain.world/profiles/filipa-and-chris-belletteWebsite: https://www.chrisandfilly.fm/Men's Health Week: https://www.amhf.org.au/men_s_health_week_australia

Imagine losing your mother to cancer, going through twelve rounds of IVF and multiple miscarriages with your partner, surviving a near-fatal fall, and then being told you have three months to live… and somehow, turning all of that into purpose.In today’s episode, I sit down with Barry Du Bois who is a builder turned TV host & mental health advocate. Barry is a living example of resilience - he has one of the most powerful life stories I’ve ever heard.We talk about grief, masculinity, mental health, fatherhood, and how to keep going when life keeps knocking you down.If you’re feeling stuck, burnt out, or just need perspective - this conversation could point you in the right direction. TOPICS:Resilience through adversity (cancer, grief, IVF struggles)Masculinity and emotional expressionThe power of community, vulnerability, and purposeMORE FROM NICK:Book a FREE call here to learn about the Move Your Mind Program: https://tinyurl.com/yc3zmu35Find all links here: https://nickbracks.start.page/Sign up to the website: nickbracks.comConnect with Nick on Instagram, Twitter & LinkedInMORE FROM BARRY:Cuppa speaker profile: https://cuppa.pickmybrain.world/profiles/barry-du-boisInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/baz_duboisWebsite: https://barrydubois.com/Men's Health Week: https://www.amhf.org.au/men_s_health_week_australia

Sometimes the real risk is not taking a leap - it’s staying exactly where you are…In this episode, I sit down with John Marvin, a business leader and personal growth advocate who’s spent decades transforming companies and challenging people to think bigger. John went from working in healthcare marketing to leading a 90-year-old brand into a new era & along the way, he realised that most people aren’t stuck because of lack of opportunity… they’re stuck because of fear.We talk about why playing it safe feels comfortable but kills growth, how to break out of mental loops that keep you small, and why you don’t need to have it all figured out to start making changes now.TOPICS:The fear of change & how it limits personal growthThe power of mindset & daily discipline in creating long-term successThe impact of your environment & relationships on your ability to evolveMORE FROM NICK:Book a FREE call here to learn about the Move Your Mind Program: https://tinyurl.com/yc3zmu35Find all links here: https://nickbracks.start.page/Sign up to the website: nickbracks.comConnect with Nick on Instagram, Twitter & LinkedInMORE FROM JOHN:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdmarvin/

Most of us hate conflict. We avoid it, tiptoe around it, and convince ourselves we’re just “keeping the peace.” But what if avoiding conflict is actually costing us more than we realise...in our relationships, our work, and even our mental health?In this episode, I sit down with human behaviour expert and leadership coach Sacha Koffman to unpack why we avoid difficult conversations, how unresolved tension builds into resentment, and what we can do to handle conflict in a way that’s honest, healthy, and empowering.TOPICS:Why we avoid conflictHealthy vs unhealthy conflictHow to give and receive feedback effectivelyMORE FROM NICK:Book a FREE call here to learn about the Move Your Mind Program: https://tinyurl.com/yc3zmu35Find all links here: https://nickbracks.start.page/Sign up to the website: nickbracks.comConnect with Nick on Instagram, Twitter & LinkedInMORE FROM SACHA: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sachakoffman

What happens when you're told you're destined for greatness before you even hit puberty?At the age of 12, Todd Ley was the number one junior tennis player in the world. By 17, it all came crashing down.In this conversation, we unpack the brutal pressure of elite sport, the silent damage that can happen behind the scenes, and how chasing greatness as a kid left Todd battling addiction, identity loss, and total burnout as a man.TOPICS:The dark side of elite youth sportAddiction and identity loss after tennisRebuilding from rock bottomMORE FROM NICK:Book a FREE call here to learn about the Move Your Mind Program: https://tinyurl.com/yc3zmu35Find all links here: https://nickbracks.start.page/Sign up to the website: nickbracks.comConnect with Nick on Instagram, Twitter & LinkedInMORE FROM TODD: https://www.instagram.com/tley88/?hl=en